“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Confucius

Surely one of the most famous of Confucius‘ sayings, this is a metaphor for life. When an undertaking seems daunting, impossible, overwhelming… breaking it down into small steps makes it easier to start. You just have to take the first one, it’s small and easy and not too scary… and then the next and the next after that… and before too long, you’re half way there! A few steps more and the end is in sight… and suddenly, you’ve done it!

I’m very much a step by step planner, breaking big projects down into distinct and achievable tasks, so this quote really resonates with me!

This pretty staircase is in Monzaraz, a stunningly beautiful hilltop town in Portugal’s Alentejo region, with white-washed buildings and cobbled lanes.

This quote resonates true with me too. I remember the days as a student when studying Physics theories that ran into pages, I used to mental break it up into small portions and do one at a time and finally, the entire piece would be ready. This is the best way, step by step and once you reach the top you yourself will marvel at the height that you have climbed.

This is my favourite motivational quote. That very first step we take is important and the most difficult one. And then with each step we come closer to our goal. I’m a step by step planner too and I’m glad you shared this quote – a reminder of the importance of each small step. Very inspiring! 🙂

That’s a famous quote most of us grew up with. I loved the poster you made with the quote. Whenever I am feeling demotivated to embark upon a long trip, I chant this mantra to me. All it takes is one step. Everything else falls into place.